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EUT 886L

1972 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,629 mi
Last recorded12,629 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUT 886L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 12,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 11,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 11,303 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2014 10,309 miles

Advise O/S and N/S lower inner body sills are lightly corroed

Advise rear exhaust mounting are starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,272 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,023 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 5,345 miles

rear brake pipes corroding + both front tyres worn on edge + rear slam panel corroding and has small holes in

Fail 4 Aug 2011 5,342 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes corroding + both front tyres worn on edge + rear slam panel corroding and has small holes in

Pass 31 Aug 2010 5,173 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 5,162 miles

corrosion at offside rearunder sill and panels

Fail 18 Dec 2007 5,155 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 5,151 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion at offside rear under sill

Fail 11 Sep 2007 5,142 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 4,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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EUT 886L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 54,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EUT 886L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EUT 886L registered?

EUT 886L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is EUT 886L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUT 886L shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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